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Software

CREO Prinergy Pre-Press

Prinergy is an integrated, state-of-the-art workflow management solution that organizes and automates the individual tasks in prepress and in the production of film and plates...

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Asset Manager

Digital asset management consists of tasks and decisions surrounding ingesting, annotating, cataloguing, storage and retrieval of digital assets, such as digital photographs, logos, illustrations and fonts...

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Teamworks

Kodak's Unified Workflow Integrates Systems ncorporate and manage the devices and software systems needed to streamline pre-press processes and maximise production capabilities to improve productivity, increase efficiency and optimise resource utilisation...

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By increasing workflow speed and efficiency to match the exceptional performance of Heidelberg/Creo output devices, Prinergy unlocks the true profit potential of computer-to-plate CTP.

Prinergy is the first joint-venture workflow product developed through the combined experience, expertise and commitment of Heidelberg and Creo. The Prinergy system architecture was designed with four major objectives in mind:

To help printers and prepress professionals achieve reliable process control and maximum productivity.

To bring visibility to job progress at all stages of prepress.

To focus on strengthening teamwork by removing bottlenecks in prepress and making it easy to share information in real-time.

To make Prinergy an open, accessible tool based on industry-standard file formats.

Prinergy is scalable to a multi-server, multi-user environment. Its distributed architecture allows the system to grow with the pace of business. Software and hardware components are independent and can be added or upgraded individually as required. As a result, the system is affordable and accessible even to smaller commercial printers, but can be easily scaled to accommodate the more extensive requirements of larger publication printers.

In 1997, Creo Products Inc. and Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG formed a joint venture to develop, manufacture and market co-branded computer-to-plate (CTP) systems and advanced workflow solutions for the graphics arts industry. The world leader in printing and publishing solutions, the Heidelberg Group develops and manufactures sheetfed and web offset presses, digital printing systems, electronic prepress quipment and software, as well as finishing solutions.

The use of computers to prepare camera-ready materials up to the actual printing stage. It includes drawing, page makeup and typesetting, all performed electronically rather than by drafting or mechanical cut and paste methods.

Creo Products Inc. is the world's leading supplier of CTP systems and offers a complete family of prepress solutions including thermal imaging devices, copydot scanning systems and workflow management software. The collaboration between these two technology leaders provides open, end-to-end systems for any type and size of production environment.

Preps Plus 5.2

Preps, the complete impostion solution, which electronically imposes PostScript source files into signatures, dramatically reduces job costs and turnaround times...

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Insite

The InSite Prepress Portal System is easy to use and carries your custom branding. It requires no special hardware or software at your customer’s site, just a secure user ID and password as issued...

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XMPie

XMPie offers powerful cross-media marketing solutions spanning print, Web, e-mail and mobile communications, Web-to-print software for e-commerce-enabled storefronts and marketing analytics for the tracking, analysis and refinement of live campaigns...

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EFI - Printflow

EFI PrintFlow® delivers a dynamic schedule tool that closes process gaps, relieves bottlenecks, adjusts to rapidly changing conditions and optimizes the entire business operation.

Pre-Press

Screen, Platesetter

Fully Automated, 10 Micron Staccato Platesetter

Sheet Size: 30"â€ˆx 42"

EFI Colour Proof XF

Epson 9880 Colour Proof

Sheet Size: 28" x 40"

HP 2 Sided Dylux Proof

Sheet Size: 30"â€ˆx 40"

Offset

Komori Lithrone L640+C

6 Colour plus AQ

Sheet Size: 14" x 20" to 28" x 40"

Komori Lithrone LSX29

6 Colour plus AQ

Sheet Size: 12" x 19" to 24" x 29"

Heidelberg 102VP

4 Colour, 2/2 or 1/1 Perfecting

Sheet Size: 14" x 20" to 28" x 40"

Digital Reprographic & Variable Printing

Xerox iGen4

Digital Colour Press, 600 dpi

Sheet Size: 7" x 7" to 14.33" x 22.5"

Xerox iGen3 (Qty 2)

Digital Colour Press, 600 dpi

Sheet Size: 7" x 7" to 14.33" x 22.5"

2 Xerox DocuTech 6135/6155

Black Only, In-line Stapling, In-line Thermal Binding,

600 dpi, Sheet Size: 8.5" x 11" to 14" x 17"

Nuvera 288

Sheet Size: 8.5" x 11" to 12.6"â€ˆx 18.5"

Black printing only.

Large Format

Inca Spyder 320

UVijet UVâ€ˆinks, UV-curing, pigmented inks, durable outdoor two years, 6 colour, 1000 dpi, up to 1.2" thick

Sheet Size: 126" x 63"

Inca Spyder 320 + White

UVijet UVâ€ˆinks, UV-curing, pigmented inks, durable outdoor two years, 8 colour (6 colour + 2 whites), 1000 dpi, up to 1.2" thick

Sheet Size: 126" x 63"

Zund G3 L3200

Zund Cutting System

Swiss workmanship, quality, reliability.

Up to 63" x 126"

Die Cutting Equipment

Heidelberg Cylinder

Sheet Size: 9" x 12" to 22"â€ˆx 30"

Heidelberg Windmill

Sheet Size: 2.5" x 3" to 9" x 13"

Cutting

Heidelberg 137XT Cutter

With Jogger &â€ˆDownloader
Sheet Size: 53" wide x 57"â€ˆdeep

Heidelberg Polar 78x

Sheets up to 30 1/2"

Bindery

30" Stahl Folder

2 Right Angles, 4 pager - 32 pager
Sheet Size: 5.5" x 6" to 28" x 40"

20" Stahl Folder

1 Right Angle, 4 pager - 8 pager
Sheet Size: 3.5" x 4" to 22" x 28"

Duplo - Collator, Stitcher

Corner-stitched
Collated Section Unit - Sheet Size: 8.5" x 11" to 12" x 18"
Collator Tower - Sheet Size: 8.5" x 11" to 14" x 20"

MBO Folder

With 2 Right Angles, 4 pager - 32 pager
Sheet Size: 4" x 6" to 22" x 28"

Horizan Folder

1 Right Angle, 4 pager - 8 pager
Sheet Size: 5.5" x 8.5" to 20" x 28"

Heidelberg Saddlestitcher

6 pockets plus cover feeder
Sheet Size: 3.5" x 5" (spine) to 12" x 13.25" (spine)

Heidelberg Perfect Binder

Up to .125" - 1.75"â€ˆthick
Sheet Size: 3.5" x 5"(spine) to 12"â€ˆx 12"

Petratto Folder Gluer

Sheet Size: 6" x 9" to 25" x 30"

Finishing Equipment

Guillotines

Cerlox Bind

Perfect Bind

Stitchers

Folders

Plastic Coil Bind

Shrink Wrap

Laminator

3 Hole Drill

Tape Bind

Round Corner

Back Slitter

Wire-O Bind

Fulfillment

Complete Kit Fulfillment System

With our Fullfilment Services you can select stored collateral elements...

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Custom Fulfillment Solutions

Custom Fulfillment Services unique benefits...

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Mailing

Data Processing

Direct Mail - Laser & Lettershop

Advanced Data Services

List Development & Management

Advanced Analytics

Colour Digital Services

Digital Archiving

Web Services - Permission E-mail

Statements & Invoicing

Services

Litho (Offset) Printing
Large Format Printing
Digital Printing
Web To Print
Prepress
Print On Demand
Direct Marketing

Fulfillment
Data Services
Bindery & Finishing
Spot Colour Replacement
Online Proofing
Variable Printing
Decals

Products

Variable Direct Mail
Postcards
Brochures
Flyers / Inserts
Magazines
POP Displays
Stationery

Annual Reports
Posters
Interior Signage
Outdoor Displays
Calendars
Banners

Technologies

Stochastic Printing
Spotless X
PDF PrintFlow
Touche with XMPie

Resources & Support

Graphic Design Services
Project Consultation
Lunch & Learn
Die Library
Upload File(s)
Colour Solutions & File Preparation


	RP Graphics offers you unique choices when it comes to printing and processing your material. Offset presses are the most cost-effective, particularly for large runs. The more you print, the less you pay per page; and you always get clear, sharp images and type. This is particularly true of our Komori press. Its direct-to-plate system produces consistently high quality images, in runs of 1,000 to 1,000,000, fast, efficiently and affordably. Xerox iGen 3 & iGen 4 Digital Production Press This flexible and efficient press delivers 100 pages per minute, creating economical, full-colour work that has the look and feel of offset


	Our two Inca Spyder large format printers can produce oversized images on plastic, paper, plywood and acrylic. Their enormous sheet size of 63” x 126” enable you to print any large format image, thus enhancing your message and increasing your presence at store level. Incas use UV Ink Jet technology, which is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, and produces bright, vibrant images in high resolution. And because we use UV ink, there is no waste or pollution causing VOCs. In addition to vibrant colours and special materials, we can also print with white ink – this enables us to print on coloured or clear materials. One of our sales specialists will be pleased to show you how to make this exciting new technology work to your advantage.


	RP’s iGen Digital Presses enable us to produce projects that require shorter runs, or need personalization in any quantity. .Digital printing involves less initial set-up time, making it ideal for quick turn-arounds and is very cost-effective for small runs. When you choose to personalize your project, you will be able to engage your customers on a one-to-one basis, which will increase response rates. Perhaps the most significant feature of digital printing is its ability to personalize your project and produce variable data printing. RP Graphics’ digital process differs from our lithography print in significant ways: Because printing plates are not required, each print can be different Fewer chemicals and less paper are wasted as there is no need to bring the image “up to colour” and check for registration and position The ink or toner remains on the surface, ensuring both consistency and depth of colour. Enables you to print over the web through the use of customer brand portals.


	RP Graphics Web-to-print, also known as Web2Print, is a commercial prepress process that bridges the gap between digital content online and commercial print production. This means that any of your print projects are just a click away from being shipped to anyone, anywhere. This process allows us, you and a graphic designer/agency to create, edit, and approve computer-based online templates during the prepress phase. We use a Portable Document Format (PDF) workflow environment, with outflow provided by digital printing. Web-to-print is also used today by printers with both offset and digital production facilities. We use Web-to-print to assist large commercial or government customers, to access public or private online store-fronts or catalogues hosted by RP Graphics. We develop custom virtual store-fronts where customers can choose pre-designed templates on which they can alter the typeface, copy, images, and layout, or approve a template layout and design that has been created by another person. Our Web-to-print process can produce materials in black and white or full colour, on various papers and presses. These include: business cards brochures store signage Our Web-to-print systems also handle personalization and distribution of: presentations seminars logos email and other electronic media


	Our state-of-the art pre-press department uses the latest software available on both Mac and PC platforms. Send us your files in any medium, or via e-mail or FTP site. We use only a minimum of chemicals in this process, ensuring that this department is environmentally friendly. We accept CD-ROMs and DVDs We output computer to conventional plates Fuji proofs Digital Dylux On-line digital asset management Full colour scanning and digital retouching Complete PDF workflow Colour copy proofs are available


	RP Graphics "Print on Demand” is a printing technology and business process which enables you, your dealers or employees to select brochures, booklets, business cards, etc. from your product list, which is hosted and managed by us. We receive the order virtually, print and ship directly to the required address, seamlessly. This technology, developed by RP Graphics specifically for our customers, provides delivers all the sales and marketing documents your team needs fast and cost-effectively.


	Whether we are printing and kitting for 600 stores across North America, or 15 stores in your city, you can rely on RP Graphics to deliver your order safely, securely and absolutely on-time. We custom-package to make sure that your materials arrive in perfect condition; and ship with DHL, UPS, FedEx, as well as other trusted shippers, including our own local courier.


	We can track the success of every element of your direct marketing campaign. Our experienced staff will ensure that it is efficiently managed to get the job done right: on-time and on-budget. Our data/programming capabilities include: Meeting standardization and hygiene requirements for efficient processing by the post office Case conversion and proper case usage Nth. select, seeding for proper testing and control Merge purge/duplicate elimination and parsing help you save on postage Bar-coding for tracking and POS solution Custom programming for print and web programs Canadian and NCOA (National change of address) Identifying and sorting Canadian and US mail, to reduce postal costs


	Every project we produce for you is perfect, accurate and consistent. Our bindery service department handles a full range of services, including basic cutting, folding and laminating to more elaborate mail preparation and booklet-making services. This ensure that every job leaves our plant completely ready for distribution.


	Hexachrome adds orange and green to the standard process colours of cyan, yellow, magenta and black. This makes photographs reproduced with Hexachrome come extremely close to what you see on either your RGB monitor or camera’s LCD. What’s important to you, and RP Graphics, is that most of the solid colors included in the Pantone Matching System can be simulated using Hexachrome color, which eliminates the need to stop the press to prepare special plates for specified spot colours. This translates to a potential boost in efficiency, which results in cost savings to you.


	An RIP-generated PDF from RP Graphics lets you view your proofs online. You can see what each separation looks like, AQ layers and even die-lines with ease. Since this PDF was generated from our RIP – what you see on screen is exactly what will print.


	Variable-data printing is a form of on-demand, customized printing that enables you to personalize your project by changing elements such as text, graphics and images from one printed piece to the next, using information from a database or external file. Variable data printing is mainly used for: direct marketing, customer relationship management advertising invoicing on selfmailers brochures postcard campaigns At RP Graphics our variable data printing equipment and software enable us to mass customize documents via digital print technology, as opposed to the \'mass-production\' of a single document using offset lithography. Instead of producing 10,000 copies of a single document, each delivering a single message to 10,000 customers, variable data printing could print 10,000 unique documents with a customized messages for each customer, greatly enhancing your ROI. The basic level of variable printing usually involves a simple salutation or name change. At RP Graphic, we take this method to the next level, involving different amounts of customization for different markets. This means text and images can be changed for changing address bases relevant to each market segment. We can also drive different segments to a different URL, making tracking more effective. The returns for variable printing vary from double the normal at the basic level, to 10-15 times for fully variable jobs. This naturally depends on the content and its relevance to the market, but this technique provides you with an effective tool for increasing ROI on your marketing campaigns.


	Flyers are single or multiple page formats that can be free-standing – in special racks – mass mailed or inserted into local newspapers. This is a good, cost-effective way to keep your corporate or retail customers informed of day-to-day promotions, special offers and deals.


	Magazines cater, seasonally, to special interests: sports, politics, news, culture, arts, etc. As such, they are an excellent medium with which to convert your consumers to the benefits of your brand. Tailor your message to those interests with powerful images and potent copy, and you can’t miss. Another benefit, that is almost unique to magazines, is that they have what is known as “pass along” power. For every person who subscribes to (direct mail) or buys an issue (mass marketing), another four to five will actually borrow and read that one copy. So your message reaches your intended target x 4 or 5. Most magazines are printed on fine quality, glossy stock, ensuring that reproduction of your message is true both verbally and visually. In Retail, one of the most powerful ways for retailers to build a year-round brand image, magazines are marketed to specific interests. This means that your store can advertise in the magazine(s) that cater specifically to the interests of the people you are trying to reach. Because their publication/issue dates can vary, it is best to use this medium solely for branding purposes. Another benefit, that is almost unique to magazines, is that they have what is known as “pass along” power. For every person who subscribes to (direct mail) or buys an issue (mass marketing), another four to five will actually borrow and read that one copy. So your message reaches your intended target x 4 or 5. Most magazines are printed on fine quality, glossy stock, ensuring that reproduction of your message is true both verbally and visually.


	Corporate These are powerful and effective ways to communicate your corporate message, both in-house and in the market. In-house, they can be used to announce new products, services and systems. To salute employees who have made excellent contributions to the company, departments which have posted substantial gains in an area such as sales and to promote seasonal incentives. Used externally, they do an excellent job of reinforcing your brand image, reminding existing customers of your strengths and informing potential customers of your capabilities. Retail These are powerful and effective ways to deliver news about your products, services, special events and deals, both in-store and outside. Their colourful, and often larger-than-life images combined with short, edgy copy, arrest attention and drive consumers to your store.


	These are an excellent way to let people know who you are and where you’re located, outside your own facility. They can be placed in areas, such as golf courses, sports venues, festivals, concerts, airports and bus/train stations, and come in different formats.


	What better way to remind your customers or clients of what you can do for them all year round than with a calendar. Have it imprinted with your name, logo, address, telephone number and web address. You could also choose to highlight a different product or service each month. Your calendar could be desk or purse size or large enough to go on a wall. RP Graphics will be happy to help you choose the size and format most appropriate to your market, and produce it for you.